Christmas has to be one of my favourite times of the year - I know, that sounds super cliche, but I also know it’s many other foodies favourite holiday as well. What’s not to love? We get to cook for the ones we love, plan cute table settings (#comingsoon) and come up with - or cook up - the perfect gift ideas. I’m always one to want to give in a food-related way, so I thought I’d put together a little post showing you how to put together the perfect foodie gift this festive season. And better yet, it’s one gift idea that suits any foodie, any kitchen, and your budget (whether that’s $25, $50 or even up to a $100 - see below).
At the heart of this gift is a DIY cookie jar - all the dry ingredients of a scrumptious cookie recipe layered up in a glass jar, tied with a cute bow and a tag featuring the recipe - that you can gift to your faves so they can make their own batch of delicious homemade cookies!
I based my recipe off Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron! Instead of a half, I doubled the recipe to make a ‘full’ batch, and replaced the chocolate chips with white chocolate chunks and dried cranberries for a more festive feel.
At the heart of this gift is a DIY cookie jar - all the dry ingredients of a scrumptious cookie recipe layered up in a glass jar, tied with a cute bow and a tag featuring the recipe - that you can gift to your faves so they can make their own batch of delicious homemade cookies!
I based my recipe off Chelsea from Chelsea’s Messy Apron! Instead of a half, I doubled the recipe to make a ‘full’ batch, and replaced the chocolate chips with white chocolate chunks and dried cranberries for a more festive feel.
Plus, to make it easier and wayyyy more efficient, I decided to stick to Farmers when it came to doing the shopping. I was in and out in 20 minutes, and was able to find everything I needed! Honestly, I can trust that what I’m buying is high quality and that there will always be a few different price ranges to choose from - an ideal place to be shopping at this time of the year.
I started with a 750ml capacity glass jar that has a classic feel with one of those cute metal seals! I found mine for $11.99 (you can find it here). The ingredients cost me around $3.90, and paired with a nice wooden spoon to make the cookies with, you have your $25 gift! The ribbons and tag are additional, but I think they add a really nice touch.
I started with a 750ml capacity glass jar that has a classic feel with one of those cute metal seals! I found mine for $11.99 (you can find it here). The ingredients cost me around $3.90, and paired with a nice wooden spoon to make the cookies with, you have your $25 gift! The ribbons and tag are additional, but I think they add a really nice touch.
Now to amp things up a little; the $50 present. So we have our cookie jar and wooden spoon, and what pairs perfectly with these? This gorgeous set of beige tea towels! The set comes as a pack of four, and is the perfect addition to anyone’s kitchen - if you’re anything like me, tea towels are like gold in the kitchen! I picked up this set, which come in a couple of different colours too.
Last but not least, the $100 version! I was trying to think what would tie this baking bundle together when I spotted this beautiful white bowl. It will work perfectly as a mixing bowl for those cookies, but also doubles as a really nice piece of serveware too! An absolute steal, that I finished off with the essential for every kitchen - measuring spoons! Such a simple but practical addition, and I love the neutral tones these spoons come in.
This is a gift I would love to receive as a food lover, and one I am eager to give as well! Whether you want to spend $25 or $100, this gift should put a smile on any food lover’s face.
Thanks to Farmers for making this post and my Christmas gifts possible, all opinions and content are my own.
This is a gift I would love to receive as a food lover, and one I am eager to give as well! Whether you want to spend $25 or $100, this gift should put a smile on any food lover’s face.
Thanks to Farmers for making this post and my Christmas gifts possible, all opinions and content are my own.
